OPEN
PROGRAMS
These programs are available now! The referral process is here. Inquiries to our Program Manager or ph 1300 803 710.
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Every young person has different needs. Our services are tailored to need, location, budget. Call us to brainstorm!
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Want to see what our programs look like? Go to our facebook page.​
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We have four open programs;
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Weekly Group Adventures (Gold and Sunshine Coasts)
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Adventure Based Youth Work
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Year round service delivered in local areas to create regular therapeutic engagement.
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Between 1 and 3 young people per 'group'
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Qualified and experienced outdoor education staff cross trained in trauma focused work, most with a relevant undergraduate degree
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3 hrs per weekly session x 6 weeks minimum
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Door to door service - we drive to amazing outdoor spaces!
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Wide range of activities for young people to choose from - geocache, canoe, bike ride, abseil...kite flying, games, etc
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School suspension is no barrier - we collect young people wherever they are and drop them ... wherever they need to go
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Modifiable - on the spot if needed
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‘Bottom-up’ therapeutic focus - we connect young people with their executive functioning
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Active, safe, graduated improvements, psychoeducation
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Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Brisbane, Logan. Want this elsewhere? Call us!
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Inquire to programs@youthflourish.org or call 1300 803 710
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$380.00 per session (includes up to 3 young people) include transport, activities, therapeutic work, equipment, written report
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NDIS Adventures
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Year round service delivered in local areas to create regular innovative community participation.
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Between 1 and 3 young people per 'group'
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Qualified and experienced outdoor education staff cross trained in trauma focused work, most with a relevant undergraduate degree
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3 hrs per weekly session for a minimum of six weeks
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Door to door service - we drive to amazing outdoor spaces!
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Wide range of activities for young people to choose from - geocache, canoe, bike ride, abseil...kite flying, games, etc
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Modifiable - on the spot if needed
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We are registered to deliver only innovative community participation. If NDIA managed that item must be in plans. For self and plan managed participants invoices are provided.
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Requires physical mobility - we are not able to assist with chairs, hoists or any other mobility device
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‘Bottom-up’ therapeutic focus - we connect young people with their bodies and executive functioning
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Active, safe, graduated improvements, psychoeducation - brilliant for those on the spectrum
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Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Brisbane, Logan. Want this elsewhere? Call us!
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Inquire to NDIS@youthflourish.org or call 1300 803 710. Janelle works PT and will return your call.
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$380.00 per session (includes up to 3 young people) include transport, activities, therapeutic work, equipment
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We are registered for (Group and Support Item name) Innovative Community Participation under (Support Category) 0116 – Increased Social and Community Participation.
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Written report is available if desired either at the end of the block of work or by brief weekly emails
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NDIS Plan Managers may need this information from the Supports Catalogue:
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Support Budget: CB Community, Social and Civic participation
Reg number: 0116
Registration Group: Innovative Community Participation
Support Cat number: 9
Support cat name: Increased social and community participation
Support item number: 09_008_0116_6_3
Support Item name: Innovative Community Participation
Support item desc: Mainstream services that promote inclusion of people with disability to expand opportunities for community participation and employment.
Unit: EA
Price controlled: N
Quote required: N
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Weekly Group Adventures
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Each term groups of teens meet after school to hang out and adventure together. Each term has a different theme. The groups are designed to increase social skills,
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10 x weekly after school adventures, 3-30 to 6pm
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Between 8 and 12 young people aged 11-15 years
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1:3 max ratio adults : young people
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Support workers/family can be accommodated also, on a case by case basis
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4 weeks of NDIS adventures required before joining a group so that we can
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assess the young persons capacity and plan for their concerns​ (social anxiety in particular)
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ensure that the group is safe for everyone
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ensure that they are a good fit for the program so they complete the experience
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The entire group starts and finishes together​, not a rolling intake
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Activities will start at the group base and will extend out into bushland and rivers as confidence develops
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After the introductory group young people can joined themed groups (Canoeing, Bushwalk/Survival, Mountain Bike) which include an overnight camp on the first weekend after term.
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Eligible for NDIS CB Community, Social and Civic participation - Innovative Community Participation
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Introductory Group (10 weeks) - $1101.50 , Themed Groups (also incl camp cost) - $1954.00
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Complex Case Management
After three or more ABYW/NDIS Adventure sessions a young person may be eligible for Complex Case Management.
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Complex Case Management involves our Worker acting on behalf of a case manager to assist the young person through a complex solution finding process. This service is unique, tailored and time limited.
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Possible activities:
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Represent or accompany the young person at meetings (school, youth justice, police, community groups, case management meetings)
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Explore possible solutions for and with the young person
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Act in loco parentis at meetings, interviewing other supports, accompanying to appointments, acting as support person to the young person.
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Advocate for the young person and organise specific solutions with stake holders (school welfare teams, YJ / Police teams, parents / carers)
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Make recommendations to the Case Managers, carers, parents
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Coordinate supports and support organisations to achieve the plan
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Explain plans / decisions to the young person and support them to understand and adhere
Complex Case Management is charged by the hour, as directed. Mileage and expenses as arranged. $109.00 per hour
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Inquire to Programs@yfo.org.au or call 1300 803 710.
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